Summary: The Contracts Administrator role involves managing contracting activities during the FEED and EPC phases for a leading EPC company based in Newcastle. The position requires developing RFPs, managing manpower plans, and ensuring compliance with contract management standards. The role also includes client relationship development and overseeing subcontractor compliance. This position is classified as outside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

• Management of FEED contracting activities and Contracts team through FEED Phase and progression into EPC phase.
• Development of Contract RFPs to support FEED Phase and award of schedule critical packages.
• Support with development of Project Estimate and Schedule during FEED Phase.
• Development and management of Manpower Plans for Contract administration during FEED and EPC Phases.
• Maintains a working knowledge of the Company Contract Management Standards and ensures compliance with practices and procedures.
• Develop Client relationships through superior execution.
• Prepare, maintain, retrieve, and communicate records, reports, or documents required for corporate and Contract Management requirements.
• Manage the Pre-Qualification process of subcontractors and monitor compliance to HSE, Quality, and Finance procedures.
• Prepare bid evaluations and award recommendations.
• Review and execute procedurally correct contracts.
• Negotiate contract terms and conditions and coordinate technical scopes of work.
• Lead internal RFP meetings, contract pre-award meetings, final negotiations, and drafting/finalization of contract documents.
• Analyze commercial sections of proposals and coordinate technical proposal evaluations.
• Develop final proposal evaluations and prepare contract recommendations for presentation to project team and/or client.
• Perform contract management post-award activities including evaluating contractor productivity and schedule adherence.
• Perform closeout of contracts and finalize outstanding contract issues.

Key Skills:

• Relevant experience in contract administration.
• Knowledge of contract management standards and practices.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain client relationships.
• Experience in managing subcontractor compliance.
• Proficiency in preparing bid evaluations and contract recommendations.
• Analytical skills for evaluating proposals and contractor performance.

Salary (Rate): £350

City: Newcastle upon Tyne

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other